Hiroshi Satow. A teacher of English and philosophy to precollege students. Japanese. Write poetical and philosophical things both in English and in Japanese. Often lonely With a wife and cats.
Fri 12 Jul, 2024 02:22 am - The following is the first five lines of the first stanza of Byron's "To Ianthe."
Not in those climes where I have late been straying,
Though Beauty long hath there been... (view)
Wed 11 Aug, 2021 07:31 am - If "love" is defined as something that sustains and encourages life, then the fact that I am still alive now, over 50 :), shows that I am or have been or was loved by some being or... (view)
Wed 11 Aug, 2021 07:11 am - Thank you, hightor.
Your reply is very instructive. It helps me understand the way "go" can be used from a historical viewpoint. (view)
Wed 11 Aug, 2021 07:03 am - Thank you, izzythepush.
So I can use the expression before Dutch people. And it's interesting to know that "go American" sounds derogatory. (view)
Wed 11 Aug, 2021 06:53 am - Thanks you, hightor.
So it's very strange to me that the verb "go" doesn't mean any motion. There are some that are used in that way, though. (view)
Thu 5 Aug, 2021 09:41 pm - Hello, hightor. Thank you for your kind reply.
OALD says 'go + adjective' means 'to live or move around in a particular state,' like 'go naked/barefoot/hungry.'... (view)
Sun 1 Aug, 2021 07:20 am - Thank you, hightor!
I took your words as the following:
"Going Dutch/American/Republican" can sometimes be neutral, without any intention of criticism, because the words... (view)
Sun 1 Aug, 2021 07:04 am - Thank you Frank Apisa!
So I can use the expression like "Let's go dutch!" without hesitation :)
It'll be good when I'm almost broke ;) (view)
With a wife and cats.